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We work together with our clients, across every aspect of transport, energy and the built environment to build a more balanced, sustainable and resilient world. The Egis Group has over 50 years’ experience and a team of 25,500 employees in over 70 countries around the world. Joining our Group means, above all, sharing our values as a people-first company, strongly committed to sustainability and innovation.\nIn the UK we're proud to be delivering some of the most iconic projects which help connect people, protect our environment and meet emission reduction targets. From motorways to tramways, nuclear power plants to smart cities, clients choose us to help them solve their most complex challenges - delivering climate-responsible growth that meets the needs of communities, industry, and the planet.\n The project:\nConnect Plus holds the 30-year Design, Build, Finance and Operate (DBFO) contract for the M25 and its key arterial link roads, awarded in 2009 by National Highways (formerly Highways England). The M25 DBFO is one of the UK’s largest highways private finance initiatives, supporting the operation, maintenance and improvement of one of the country’s most strategically important road networks.\nSince contract award, Connect Plus has delivered over £1.4bn of road improvements and continues to drive innovation, efficiency and long-term value through its asset investment and improvement programmes.\nThe current Road Investment Strategy 3 (RIS3) programme includes the delivery of technology renewals and improvement schemes funded through the Change to the Operational Framework Agreement (COFA). These works require effective procurement, commercial management and robust governance to ensure delivery against agreed programme, cost, quality and performance objectives.\nThe role can be based in South Mimms ideally or also Leatherhead, Dartford or in Central London.\nOur supply chain:\nConnect Plus works collaboratively with National Highways and an established network of strategic delivery partners to deliver its infrastructure investment and improvement programmes.\nConnect Plus Services (CPS) is our principal operations and maintenance partner, supported by specialist framework contractors responsible for delivering lifecycle renewals and improvement works across the M25 network.\nOur commercial arrangements include a Lifecycle Renewals Framework operating under a bespoke Cost Plus Contract, alongside a Call-Off Framework (COFA) for National Highways-funded improvement schemes, primarily delivered through NEC3/NEC4 contractual arrangements.\nWe place strong emphasis on effective supply chain management, commercial transparency and collaborative working, fostering relationships that drive innovation, manage risk, optimise delivery performance and deliver sustainable value for money across our investment portfolios.\nThe team:\nConnect Plus operates as an intelligent client, providing strategic oversight, commercial governance and performance management of its supply chain to deliver long-term DBFO and National Highways objectives.\nThe successful candidate will join the Connect Plus commercial function, working closely with Portfolio Managers, the wider commercial and technical delivery teams, Connect Plus Services, National Highways and framework contractors.\nThe role will initially focus on supporting the commercial delivery of the COFA RIS3 programme, with the flexibility to provide commercial support across the wider DBFO Lifecycle Renewals portfolio as business priorities evolve.\nJob description\nLead the commercial management and procurement of COFA RIS3 technology packages and wider M25 DBFO asset lifecycle renewal and improvement programmes, as required.\nManage the procurement and administration of works under NEC3/NEC4 contracts, primarily Option C (Target Cost) and Option E (Cost Reimbursable), including the agreement of target costs and procurement through established frameworks.\nProvide commercial oversight and assurance throughout the project lifecycle, from early development and procurement through to delivery, contract administration and final account.\nReview and challenge package pricing, scope, programme, risks and opportunities, ensuring value for money, cost certainty and effective commercial governance.\nAttend Collaborative Package Reviews (CPRs) and supply chain forums, assessing package readiness, including design maturity, roadspace availability, Tier 2 engagement and delivery risks.\nManage contractual change control, including the assessment and validation of compensation events, and support whole-life costing assessments associated with contract variations.\nOversee payment assessments, approval of Main Contract Payment Certificates and agreement of final accounts in accordance with contractual requirements and delegated authorities.\nSupport the development and management of project budgets, forecasts and commercial reporting, identifying risks, efficiencies and innovation opportunities.\nPrepare, issue and administer contracts through Aconex, maintaining appropriate commercial records and governance compliance.\nUndertake commercial audits and provide assurance on contractual compliance, financial controls and commercial performance.\nWork collaboratively with CPS Project Managers, Framework Contractors, Connect Plus Portfolio and Commercial teams, and National Highways to resolve commercial challenges and support successful programme delivery.\nMaintain an understanding of programme priorities, design maturity, equipment availability and delivery dependencies to anticipate and mitigate commercial risks.\n Qualifications and must-haves for candidates\nEducated to degree level (Quantity Surveying Degree or similar qualification)\nSenior Quantity Surveyor with 5-10 years of commercial experience working on civil engineering projects, preferably with some experience working on highways construction and/or maintenance projects\nGood understanding of NEC\nExperience negotiating Contracts including testing the robustness of costs\nExperience of working within a collaborative culture or/ and a mature approach to relationship management with a long-term strategic focus\nAble to prioritise the delivery of the objectives of their role\nGood communication skills\nAbility to performance manage and hold to account\nType of person we are after\nWe are seeking a commercially confident, proactive and collaborative individual who takes ownership of their responsibilities and contributes positively to the wider team.\nThe successful candidate will demonstrate:\nCommercial acumen: Ability to provide constructive challenge, interrogate costs and make sound commercial recommendations.\nOwnership and accountability: A proactive approach to managing work packages, resolving issues and delivering agreed outcomes.\nCollaborative leadership: Confidence in working across multidisciplinary teams and building productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.\nStrategic awareness: Understanding of how commercial decisions influence programme delivery, long-term asset performance and value for money.\nProblem-solving: A practical, solutions-focused approach to managing commercial challenges and delivery constraints.\nIntegrity and professionalism: A fair, transparent and consistent approach to commercial management and contractual relationships.\nAdaptability: Ability to respond to changing programme priorities and support commercial requirements across multiple investment portfolios.\nContinuous improvement: Willingness to 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We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and any other protected characteristic. If you decide to apply for an opportunity with us, your application will be assessed based purely on your experience, the essential and desirable criteria, and your suitability for the role. 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